Riffle Farms raises grass-fed and finished bison meat. A veteran-owned small business tucked in the wild and wonderful mountains of West Virginia. Bison meat is heart healthy, has less fat in it than chicken, more protein than salmon, and more omega-3 fatty acids than even grass-fed beef! Their Bison Hot Dogs are also a big hit at the markets!
Nikki brews Kombucha, a probiotic tea, at her studio/brewery in Norfolk. Kombucha has been around for centuries and its popularity has resurged in recent years as a "health drink” with digestive benefits. She has a set of flavors that are customer favorites that she offers year-round, as well as special seasonal flavors.
Soup Love specializes in 24 hour bone broths and hand crafted soups. Started as a passion project in her home kitchen, owner and head chef Amy Markman has always enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. When she began posting images of her homemade soups to her social media channels, her inbox began to fill with inquiries of how to get a bowl. Seeing the growth in interest, she decided to build a 150 square foot commercial chef’s kitchen adjacent to her home and began producing and delivering her deliciously heartwarming soups and bone broths throughout her community, as well as joining the lineup of local farmers markets. Bones and ingredients are purchased from local farmers when possible.
Stacey hand makes unique and whimsical high-quality sterling silver jewelry. She uses semi-precious gemstones and other natural items. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind and she also works with silver metal clay for truly exclusive pieces. Custom orders for memorial jewelry, bridal parties and other special occasion pieces are accepted. Attends select dates.
We are excited to share that we now have a local source for Wagyu beef! Sweet Bay Wagyu is a veterarn and family owned farm in Suffolk, specializing in traditionally finished fullblooded wagyu beef. It’s prized for its exceptional marbling and tenderness. Stock some in your freezer for special occasions! Attends select dates.
Alli Cook applies her love of sewing and animals in her small business Talli Designs. She makes dog and cat bandanas, as well as bow ties in an array of fun fabrics. From Allie: “I love spreading joy through making the bandanas, and seeing people light up when they see how adorable their pets are with a bandana!” East Beach: Attends select dates. Summer Market, Winter Market & Harvest Market: Attends full time.
The Bakehouse at Chelsea has been serving hand-made artisan pastries to the community since 2014. All of their pastries are made using the highest quality ingredients, time-tested artisanal methods, and made fresh daily. They offer European patisseries and viennoiserie such as Croissants (Rustic, Chocolate, Almond, and Ham & Gruyere), sweet and savory Danish, puff pastries, and a variety of other items such as scones, pop tart style pastries, hand pies, quiche, and Bakehouse originals like their Morning Buns. Open for 10 years in the Chelsea business district of Norfolk, between the docks and West Ghent, and now at the Summer Market at Afterglow on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays May through October. Also now attending select dates at Harvest Market at Oozlefinch!
Ulti-Mutt makes dog toys, collars and leashes. The “Snout Roller” toys are really puzzles you fill with kibble or treats for your dog. They feature many small holes to get your dog’s nose going, but only a couple holes large enough for food and treats to actually fit through. The wide tube with end caps makes cleaning and refilling a breeze. The Ulti-Mutt collars and leashes, made of biothane, are water resistant, odor proof, and washable/bleach-able. Available in multiple colors—you can mix and match or go monochromatic! Attends select dates.
Unkie’s Seasoning is a local firefighter owned and operated seasoning company. Their seasonings and rubs are created and tested in a local firehouse. Whether it’s for everyday cooking or just that weekend cook out, you will enjoy that delicious Firehouse Flavor. They hope you will enjoy these seasonings and rubs as much as their friends and family do. They like to say their wonderful flavors are truly... “From the Firehouse to your House.” Attends select dates.
Up In Smoke takes quality cheeses and smokes them to add unique flavor! They offer three varieties. Enjoy them on their own, as part of an interesting cheese board, or in your favorite recipes. Kevin also sometimes brings some extra surprises for us, like hot peppers from his garden, Virginia pecans covered in milk chocolate and handmade charcuterie boards.
